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Clovelly surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 SAST
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Clovelly surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clovelly sea temperature is
18.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clovelly this week:

The surf forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clovelly in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 12th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 7th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.4
SE
2
SE
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
1.3
SE
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)111112121212127711111561312131212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)294627091715117787854550057935526121517114418018132121216414211975
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
30
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
20
SSE
5
NE
10
W
10
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononononononglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
1.34
5:43AM
1.40
6:00PM
1.24
6:11AM
1.27
6:31PM
1.12
6:43AM
1.15
7:11PM
1.00
7:29AM
1.02
8:38PM
0.90
9:29AM
0.93
11:35PM
0.93
11:50AM
0.99
12:44AM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
0.19
11:31PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.29
11:57PM
0.38
12:25PM
0.41
12:25AM
0.49
12:59PM
0.53
1:01AM
0.62
2:00PM
0.64
2:25AM
0.73
4:55PM
0.66
5:55AM
0.70
6:29PM
0.56
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161616182321232824272928303231282923212120
Feels °C (?)1098141916202420262827293030272824202019
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Information about the Clovelly Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clovelly provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Clovelly can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clovelly surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clovelly) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clovelly may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Clovelly, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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